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Oof! The air is forcibly expelled from my lungs once again as I hit the mats. It is a sensation I am familiar with: effortlessly lifted high in the air, trying to release the tension in my body as I’m swept downward, curling my head in to protect it as my shoulders,... read more

Some causes of injury include BJJ players (mostly beginners) having limited body or energy control, and BJJ players (of all stages) not recognizing potentially dangerous situations or having limited flexibility.

Look, I understand that to some who do BJJ this is their career choice. This is what they want to do for their future and they are banking on this being their money maker, but you don’t have to be an a-hole about it.

Sports offer well-documented physical, psychological, and social benefits. However, it is a fact those who MOVE risk being HURT. Because Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a contact sport, you will inevitably get injured if you train long or hard enough. This article describes... read more

UFC 184 will go down in history for having two co-headlining female bouts for the first time in the UFC franchise. The main event will feature the defending bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey fighting to retain her belt against one of her toughest opponents yet, Cat...

Vector Jiu Jitsu is a non-profit organization bringing the art of jiu jitsu to those in the inner city and high-risk youth in Jackson, Mississippi, a corridor for the influence of crime from surrounding...

UFC Bantamweighht Champion Ronda Rousey is once agian rattling the jiu jitsu community with her controversial comments. In her latest remark, the undefeated fighter said she is not impressed with the discipline, to which World Jiu Jitsu Champion Bia Mesquita took...

A strawweight fight between Paige VanZant and TUF 20 fighter Felice Herrig is set for UFC on FOX 15. The bout was announced on Wednesday’s edition of UFC Tonight on FOX Sports 1. UFC on FOX 15 takes place from the Prudential Center, in Newark New Jersey, on April 18....

Fan favorite TUF 20 strawweight ‘Rowdy’ Bec Rawlings took to social media this week with a strong message against feminism, and calling for human rights for all, complete with two photos of ‘Rowdy’ like you’ve never seen her before. Rawlings tweeted two NSFW (Not Safe...

Ashlee Evans-Smith is set to appear before the Nevada Athletic Commission January 12, according to online sources. Evans-Smith allegedly tested positive for diuretics following her loss to Raquel Pennington at UFC 181 on Dec. 6 in Las Vegas. The NAC sent her a letter...

Hey, ladies, Girl-Jitsu wants to know about your upcoming events and tournaments in your area. We want to give as much exposure to events primarily for women or led by women. We also want to list as many tournaments as possible so other women can learn of the numerous opportunities out there to compete. If you know of any upcoming events and tournaments, let us know. Email us at editorial@girl-jitsu.com. Happy training!

What’s tougher than training and competing regularly? Training and competing regularly while being a mom! Girl-Jitsu wants to highlight those Pretty.Tough. moms who somehow find the time to do it all: train, compete, work and raise a family. If you know of any email us at editorial@girl-jitsu.com so we can spotlight them on our web site. We look forward to your submissions!

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Girl-Jitsu is the brainchild of journalist Hansen Sinclair, a practicing martial artist in the discipline of Brazilian jiu jitsu. The company was founded in June of 2012 after Hansen realized just how many issues were plaguing the Women’s MMA scene.